Iowa Wildflowers
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Common Blue Violet
(Viola papilionacea) |
| Many people may not realize there are at least two
common species of violets in Northeast Iowa. We are treated to the
colors of the common blue violet and the dog violet. It is easy to
tell the difference by looking at the blossom. Is it on a stalk of
its own? If so, you have located the common blue violet. Dog
violets share the stalk between the flower and the leaves
Northeast Iowa Timetable: late April - mid May |
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